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Peace of Mind and Tempered Expectations
I received an email a few weeks ago from a reader and I was stunned into speechlessness. So stunned, that I didn't reply because I couldn't form the proper words. I shared the email with a friend over Thanksgiving and she insisted that I write about it here. It...
The Passing of the 9’s
Funny how things take on a clarity that's not apparent until you are in the midst of the situation. I gave myself way too much credit and I was overconfident about my ability to control my emotions. I made a conscious decision that I would not mourn the anniversary...
I’m Guest Posting at Black and Married with Kids
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Ronnie and Lamar Tyler, the creators of the site, Black and Married with Kids. I'd been a reader and fan of the site for quite a while. Once Ronnie and I chatted, it seemed that I might be able to offer a unique...
Celebrating Him In My Way
Today, October 20 would have been my husband’s 37th birthday. As you read this, I’ll be about 2300 miles from home allowing the sun, sand, blue water and wind to have their way with me. The idea of tackling yet another “first” made me sick to my stomach. I knew...
Following The Advice of My Son
Little TDJ has developed a new, favorite expression, "Take it with us." He uses it anytime that he wants to bring a toy or a food item from its current place, to travel with us somewhere else. Normally it refers to the iPad that he'd like to take in the car, or a...
Repost: Big Ole ‘Fraidy Cat!!
*****REPOST FROM 2007***** Two things prompted me to repost this oldie but goodie. 1) I met an amazing woman at a conference over the weekend who was afraid of all animals. While discussing animals, she called cats, "lions" and I knew we'd be friends forever. 2) I...
